A simple and classic recipe for one of the most popular cookies this season. Makes 48.
1 cup butter or margarine (soft)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla essence
2 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Heat oven to 400 F (200 C).
Cream together the butter and one and a half cups white sugar, add in the large eggs and vanilla. Beat until incorporated. Add in the flour, lemon juice, baking soda and salt. Form dough into balls.
Combine together remaining sugar and cinnamon, coat balls generously, and then place on baking sheets. Bake about ten minutes in preheated oven.